Friday, January 17, 2014

Russell David Johnson (Nov 10, 1924 – Jan 16, 2014) Played - The Professor- Gilligan's Island

~No phone, no lights, no motor car,~ ~Not a single luxury~ ~Like Robinson Crusoe~ ~It’s primitive as can be.~
 
Russell David Johnson (November 10, 1924 – January 16, 2014)

Military career:

After high school, in the midst of World War II, Johnson joined the United States Army Air Forces as an aviation cadet and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He flew 44 combat missions as a bombardier in Consolidated B-24 Liberator four-engine heavy bombers. While flying as a navigator in a B-24 with the 100th Bombardment Squadron, 42nd Bombardment Group, 13th Air Force, his plane and two other B-24s were shot down over the Philippines in March 1945 during a low level bombing and strafing run against Japanese targets.

  The planes were hit by intense flak and had to ditch in the waters off the port of Zamboanga. During the ditching, he broke both ankles and the radioman next to him was killed. Johnson earned a Purple Heart for this mission. He was also awarded the Air Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three service stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one service star, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant on November 22, 1945. He then joined the Army Reserve and used the G.I. Bill to fund his acting studies at the Actors Lab in Hollywood. At acting school, he met actress Kay Levey; they married on July 23, 1949.

 Russell David Johnson Played - Roy Hinkley’s character in the Gilligan’s Island as The Professor was the key player in setting the ‘Mad Science’ that prepared myself and the rest of my generations to follow a line of thinking reinforced by someone who PROFESSED.

The Professor, you see, was called “The Professor” and what the professor said you must believe and you must carry out. When a castaway referred to “Roy”, they called him Professor with the surname “The”, but when speaking directly to him, he was called just ‘Professor’ without the prefix.

This means that for 99 episodes, installed as a character was one who represented “The King” and when speaking to the king, they would simply call him King. That’s the best analogy I can think of. A king is one who commands science and enforces based on mad thinking, disturbed science and so forth...

...Red, white and blue

These were the colors worn by the three people who anchored the show. Gilligan wore red, the Skipper wore blue, and The Professor wore white. What we didn’t understand back then but do now is that color plays a confirmation ‘plant’ as to who is an scientific authoritarian, subordinate, and the establishment of power and control.

Gilligan represents all of us.. the hapless bungling society who can’t make anything work right. We were taught to rely on authority and science figures.. look what they’ve done. We wear red and orange when incarcerated. We are the controlled ones made to be jailed.

The Skipper’s job is to protect the rest of the castaways under an assumed license. Blue is the color of jails. The Professor wears the white dress for the reason he promotes logic,..: 



The ending theme song verse that is played at end credits says specifically this:
So this is the tale of our castaways,
They’re here for a long long time.
They’ll have to make the best of things,
It’s an uphill climb.
The first mate and his Skipper too
Will do their very best,
To make the others comfortable
In their tropic island nest.
No phone, no lights, no motor car,
Not a single luxury
Like Robinson Crusoe
It’s primitive as can be.
So join us here each week my friends,
You’re sure to get a smile,
From seven stranded castaways
Here on Gilligan’s Isle!
What is confirmed now is that the US has become reduced to a third world country.  In a short time, everyone will have suffered the loss of luxury “No phone, no lights, no motor car, not a single luxury.. as primitive as can be.”  It’s already happening to people across the nation with bankruptsies, foreclosures, and the mess that was not even contemplated in the mid to late 60′s.  It was Gilligan’s Island foretelling us of this part of the master NWO plan.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Howard's Blog: More fun in Ecuador

Howard's Blog: More fun in Ecuador: Monday, 1/13, Patrick drove, Monica, Ben, Keisha, Mike, and me to the equator. He dropped us off there and we took the tourist tour.  Mike a...

A Bike, An Adventure, And a New Career: How To Chart a Path To New Professional Adventures

A Bike, An Adventure, And a New Career: How To Chart a Path To New Professional Adventures

January 14, 2014

I am the kind of guy who likes adventure and doing things I haven’t done before. I get a rush from it. And, I enjoy getting other people to try things they never thought they would try. It’s in my DNA.

  The first years of my professional life were spent developing and nurturing a very successful career in sales. I worked for software and technology companies that were creating revolutionary tools that paved the way for the speech and handwriting recognition tools that we are accustomed to using today. 

  As part of my job, I was able to help well-known brands adapt to and leverage these new tools before they became commonplace – it was an adventure in itself for me. But, as time went on, I found myself craving something new and challenging – I was ready for a change.

  So I made the decision to take a short break from my corporate life and go for a motorcycle ride through South America. My plan was to ride for a year – and, when I got back, begin looking for my next adventure. I had some money in savings, a rough plan to finance this exploration and the desire to experience something new. What did I have to lose?
motorcycle riding in ecuador
    Over the next year, I motorcycled through 18 countries, ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina. When the year was up, I unexpectedly found myself deeply in love with South America – Ecuador in particular – and I wasn’t ready to leave......read more: http://blog.linkedin.com/2014/01/14/a-bike-an-adventure-and-a-new-career-how-to-chart-a-path-to-new-professional-adventures/

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Monday, January 6, 2014

Why Americans Don’t Travel Overseas -

Why Americans Don’t Travel Overseas

Oct. 11, 2013
We’ve all heard the depressing statistic that only 36% of Americans own a passport. That’s really low (about 70% of Australians and 70% of Brits hold a passport) and though that number has been rising the last couple of years, it’s only because Americans are now required to have a passport when entering Mexico and Canada.
As I’ve traveled the world, I’ve noticed a shockingly low number of American tourists when compared to citizens of other countries. And while the post-graduate backpacking trip to Europe is still a lively tradition, I’ve been to many parts of the world where American tourists are as rare as a white tiger.

Americans don’t travel internationally that much.
Why is that?

Why is it that the United States, a country with 350 million people and the world’s superpower, turns a blind eye to the rest of the planet, and political figures tout their lack of overseas travel as a plus?

I believe there are a few things that have brought us here: http://thoughtcatalog.com/matthew-kepnes/2013/10/why-americans-dont-travel-overseas/

Saturday, January 4, 2014

~Shipping 101 - shipping 20 - 40ft Sea Container from the U.S. to ECUADOR~

Shipping 101


Shipping 101
by Stephen Aron
  I continue to read a lot of misinformation in the postings and on the blogs about moving household goods to Ecuador.
This article is specific to shipping from the U.S., but it is relevant for shipments from most countries. No companies will handle the entire move from your country of origin to delivery in Ecuador. Even if you contract the complete service with one company in your country of origin or in Ecuador, you need to know the other companies, which will serve as subcontractors, involved in your move. You need to make sure that they are all licensed and qualified to handle your shipment.

  The “vessel operator” is the company that will supply the container that carries your household goods. Vessel operators don’t deal with the public, so you will communicate with them through an “ocean transport intermediary.” If you chose to purchase your own container, the vessel operator will charge a premium to carry a “shipper-owned container.” If you are planning a smaller shipment that doesn’t fill your own exclusive container, a “consolidator” will arrange several shipments in one container and make them available in Guayaquil through a “deconsolidator.”

  You need to know from which port of exit your container will leave and the transit time between there and Guayaquil. If the sailing is not direct, ask which ports/countries your container will transit. Also ask to see the proposed shipping schedule.
Each vessel operator has its own representatives in Guayaquil who set the local rules and charges, such as the “container deposit guarantee.” 

  Know in advance how much “free time” they allow for you to return the empty container to them after their vessel discharges your container in Guayaquil, and how much you’ll owe if you exceed the allowed free time. Prepay the local charges assessed by the agent in Guayaquil in your country of origin, or have these charges spelled out for you, in detail, in writing, especially when you are dealing with a deconsolidator.
 
  The ocean transport intermediary (OTI) is also known as a “freight forwarder” or “non-vessel-operating common carrier” (NVOCC). These are licensed by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The license is issued after a thorough check of background, trade references, proof of experience, and financial responsibility, as well as the posting of a bond. The FMC gives advice and information on household goods, international moves, and licensing on the website: http://www.fmc.gov/ under the headings “Public,” “OTIs,” and “VOCCs.” This body investigates complaints by the public. If a shipment is not handled correctly and to your satisfaction, you should contact the Federal Maritime Commission.

  The OTI is responsible for booking space with the vessel operator and arranging to position the container at your residence or the warehouse storing your possessions. They file the export paperwork on behalf of you (the shipper) and make sure that you (the consignee) have the required documents to clear the shipment at destination.

  The OTI does not arrange packing or loading, but can generally help you with recommendations or refer you to moving companies with which they work. You are expected to supply all the information required for the shipment and all the export paperwork, but a good OTI will work with you to ensure it’s all correct.
For instance, the weight of your effects is very important; your effects will be weighed in Ecuador prior to being released in Guayaquil and any discrepancy will delay your shipment. 

  Most people can only guess at the weight of their belongings, but this information is available for free, online at the ocean terminal where every export container is weighed. Since the OTI can get this weight for your documents without a charge, there is no need to pay the movers or the trucker to scale the load.

 An “international moving company” in the origin country is not a good option for Ecuador. Most know how to pack for international transportation, but generally don’t know the import regulations and lack the knowledge to provide the detailed packing list required for Ecuador. Even if you can get a mover to keep a list as they pack, the time it takes makes it cost-prohibitive.  .........read more: http://cuenca-news.gringotree.com/shipping-101/#more-618

Stephen Aron- United States Operations-
Stephen Aron
International Freight Experts, Inc.
7725 261st Street East
Myakka City
Florida 34251-5107,

Tel (941) 322 9464,
 Fax (941) 322 9465,
 Cell (941) 321 8744,
 Skype ID stephen.aron 
http://www.ifeonline.com
Email: saron@ifeonline.com
--"No one knows more about shipping containers to Ecuador than Stephen Aron. He has been in the shipping business for more than four decades, from the very beginning of the containerization industry. With his extensive knowledge of vessel operations and inland logistics worldwide, he can answer any questions you might have about moving your household goods to Ecuador. 
Stephen has moved his own household goods internationally on many occasions, including seven transatlantic crossings, so he can identify and empathize with the concerns of anyone contemplating their move to Ecuador, especially for people who have never moved overseas. Based in Florida, Stephen has moved hundreds of containers to Ecuador from just about every US state, and several Canadian provinces, as well as Europe and Asia."--

(Update FEB 2018) Suza Marie-
February 15 at 10:47pm-
Grateful shout out to Stephen Aron of International Freight Experts. We used him to bring down a 20 foot container 5 1/2 years ago and because it was done prior to residency...we had loads of drama and added costs due to taxes and what not. I do not recommend rushing anything when it comes to migrating to another country, especially Ecuador. jaja. But Stephan was amazing on his end.

Well, Boeing paid for a relocation back to the states that also included a 40 foot container and all expenses...which were many thanks to Murphy's Law. Our container while waiting to leave Ec was inspected twice in Guayaquil he just told me. Completely emptied out with the drug sniffing dog going over everything. He arranged for his own packer to represent
us thank God. She spent about 10 hours total waiting for this to happen including the drive there.

We are on the last leg of this long journey of getting our personal belongings delivered tomorrow. Stephen still making it happen when truckers wouldn't work on a holiday weekend."--